Connecticut Wedding Photographers

Connecticut Wedding Photographers

Our Connecticut photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Hartford, New Haven, Bridgeport, Fairfield, Stamford, Waterbury, Norwalk, Middletown, Wethersfield, Danbury, Greenwich, Stratford, Southington, Putnam, New England

Connecticut Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Connecticut - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Connecticut photographers specializing in intimate marriages. Couples are embracing the trend of smaller, more meaningful celebrations. Let our talented photographers capture the joy and intimacy of your wedding day.

By planning a simple Connecticut elopement, couples are able to stay present in the moment and fully absorb the impact of their wedding day. Given the fact that many couples feel more natural and at ease in intimate settings, it's no surprise that some of the most breathtaking wedding images come from elopements.

The WPJA has an abundance of top-ranked, Connecticut documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!

Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards

Connecticut Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Connecticut wedding event is a wedding photojournalist’s dream: a fairly open schedule with lots of breathing space for creativity – it’s just the photographer, the couple, the officiant, and perhaps a few select companions.

United States WPJA members are ready to document any town hall, mini, secret, or elopement wedding, even if it is a Monday-Thursday ceremony. Search for the “Can Shoot Weddings on Short Notice!” message on the listings below.

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25 Connecticut Wedding Photographers...

Portrait of Wedding Photographer David Butler II

New England wedding photographer David Butler II has specialized in documentary style wedding photography for over a decade. His esteemed portfolio includes portraiture, news and sports photography, and his work has been featured in outlets such as Sports Illustrated, ESPN...

2800 (USD)
Connecticut wedding photography by Thaddeus Ladzinski

Thaddeus Ladzinski, a vibrant and outgoing wedding photojournalist from Connecticut, uses his talents to artistically document the joyous moments of celebration for his clients, creating cherished memories.

4700 (USD)
Portrait of Wedding and Elopement Photographer Megan Hannah

Megan Hannah, a visual storyteller and wedding photographer based in Vermont, USA, has been capturing the heartfelt moments of love since 2012. Working alongside her husband, she employs a journalistic style to document weddings.

Megan Hannah

Lincoln in Vermont, US *Now booking Connecticut weddings.
6500 (USD)
Portrait of Wedding Photographer Jacob Hannah

Jacob Hannah is a Vermont-based wedding photojournalist with a knack for capturing beautiful moments. With a degree in photojournalism, his journalistic style and unobtrusive approach ensure authentic and heartfelt photographs.

Jacob Hannah

Lincoln in Vermont, US *Now booking Connecticut weddings.
6500 (USD)
Engagement sessions and wedding photography by Alex Gordias of New England

Alex Gordeev is a renowned East Coast wedding photographer, experienced in New England and across the United States. He excels in making his clients feel comfortable while capturing heartfelt memories they will cherish forever.

Alex Gordias

Boston in Massachusetts, US *Now booking Connecticut weddings.
3500 (USD)
Portrait of Wedding Photographer Alex Paul

In his journalistic style, Alex Paul, a visual storyteller, has captured the intimate moments of over 250 destination weddings as a New England-based professional wedding photographer.

Alex Paul

Boston in Massachusetts, US *Now booking Connecticut weddings.
4500 (USD)
Boston wedding and elopement photography by Kayla Rice of the Massachusetts FPJA

Armed with a solid foundation in photojournalism, Kayla Rice is a talented wedding photojournalist who captures candid moments of love and joy.

Kayla Rice

West Roxbury in Massachusetts, US *Now booking Connecticut weddings.
3800 (USD)
New England wedding photography by Oliver Parini

With over a decade of experience as a New England wedding photojournalist, Oliver Parini has an eye for capturing authentic and spontaneous moments that truly tell the story of each couple's wedding day.

Oliver Parini

Burlington in Vermont, US *Now booking Connecticut weddings.
4000 (USD)
Portrait of Corey Butler, a documentary wedding photographer

In his work as a visual storyteller, Corey Butler, a New England-based wedding photographer, adopts a journalistic style. Driven by nostalgia and his studies of photojournalism, he strives to authentically capture moments for couples, preserving them for posterity, allowing...

Corey Butler

South Portland in Maine, US *Now booking Connecticut weddings.
450/hour (USD)
Wedding and Elopement Photographer - Jason Rhee

Jason Rhee, 20-year documentary wedding photographer: School of Visual Arts grad in late '90s; captures couple's essence during photoshoot by encouraging lighthearted atmosphere.

Jason Rhee

Northvale in New Jersey, US *Now booking Connecticut weddings.
2200 (USD)
Portland Maine wedding photography by Brittany Bugaj

Two Adventurous Souls, led by Brittany Bugaj and Dean, a brilliant documentary wedding photographer duo, have mastered the art of capturing the authentic essence of couples, their loved ones, and the stunning landscapes that serve as their wedding canvas.

Brittany Bugaj

Old Orchard Beach in Maine, US *Now booking Connecticut weddings.
4900 (USD)
Portrait of Wedding Photographer Denise Chastain

Denise Chastain is an east coast US-based wedding photographer with over 25 years of experience. Known for her journalistic style, she excels at capturing authentic moments without interrupting the flow of the day.

Denise Chastain

Lynbrook in New York, US *Now booking Connecticut weddings.
3500 (USD)
Urban wedding photography by Jenna Salvagin

Jenna Salvagin is a professional wedding and destination photographer based in the Hudson Valley and New York City. Jenna graduated from School of Visual Arts with a BFA in Photography in 2011, and has worked as a studio photographer, intern photographer at Brooklyn Museum...

Jenna Salvagin

Warwick in New York, US *Now booking Connecticut weddings.
2000 (USD)
Rhode Island and Providence wedding and elopement photography by Kathryn Yeaton

Katie is the owner and principal wedding photographer of Brave Hearts Photography in East Greenwich, RI. With over 5 years of experience, she has captured approximately 100 weddings. Katie’s passion for photography began in high school and was reignited while planning her...

3000 (USD)
Portrait of Wedding Photographer Sarah Priestap

Sarah Priestap, a visual storyteller and photographer based in New England, USA, approaches her work in a journalistic style. With a degree in Photojournalism from Rochester Institute of Technology and years of experience alongside her partner, Sarah expertly captures...

Sarah Priestap

Tunbridge in Vermont, US *Now booking Connecticut weddings.
3500 (USD)
Portrait of Maria Hunter, Wedding and Elopement Photographer

Maria Hunter is a photographer based in New York and Connecticut who approaches her work with a documentary style. With a focus on storytelling and visual aesthetics, she passionately captures the emotions and moments of her subjects.

Maria Hunter

New York in New York, US *Now booking Connecticut weddings.
4195 (USD)
Portrait of Bill Tse, Wedding Photographer

With a documentary approach, photographer Bill Tse tells the story of each wedding through his visual storytelling. He takes an unobtrusive approach, capturing candid moments and creating a collection of authentic and emotional images.

Bill Tse

Brooklyn in New York, US *Now booking Connecticut weddings.
2300 (USD)
Wedding photography by Edward Dye

Edward Dye is a wedding photojournalist with an unobtrusive approach. With 12 years of experience, he has diverse skills to capture honest moments professionally.

Edward Dye

New York City in New York, US *Now booking Connecticut weddings.
3990 (USD)
Portrait of New England Wedding Photographer Connie Miller of studioatticus

Connie Adams, a renowned photographer, employs a documentary approach that emphasizes visual storytelling. As a result, she has been recognized by various publications, including O Magazine, Brides Boston Magazine, and The Knot Magazine.

Connie Miller

West Newton in Massachusetts, US *Now booking Connecticut weddings.
6600 (USD)

With over 32 years as an award-winning photojournalist, Mark Bolton's New England newspaper experience shapes his wedding approach. He aims to go beyond traditional photography, capturing the true visual story of each couple's day with candid, expressive moments...

Mark Bolton

Rochester in New Hampshire, US *Now booking Connecticut weddings.
2500 (USD)
A black and white portrait of William West - A Documentary Wedding Photographer

In 2006, William West began his career as a professional photographer, branching out to documentary wedding photography. He has photographed over 650 weddings around the world, making use of his diverse skills in business development, graphic design, and art.

William West

in New Jersey, US *Now booking Connecticut weddings.
3850 (USD)
Studio portrait of New England wedding photographer Blake Thomas

As a documentary wedding photographer, Blake Thomas brings a unique perspective to capturing love stories. With a background in firefighting, he has a keen eye for detail and an adventurous spirit, often finding inspiration in the skies as he photographs aircraft.

Blake Thomas

Saratoga Springs in New York, US *Now booking Connecticut weddings.
3200 (USD)
Travel and destination wedding & elopement photography by Kathryn Cooper

Kathryn Cooper, a wedding photojournalist based in New York and California, specializes in unique wedding & elopement photography worldwide. With a background in travel and humanitarian photography, she offers adventurous couples creative, nontraditional, and joy-filled...

Kathryn Cooper

Pleasant Valley in New York, US *Now booking Connecticut weddings.
3600 (USD)
Matthew Cavanaugh, New England Wedding Photojournalist

Matthew Cavanaugh is a New England-based freelance photographer with a strong background in capturing wedding moments. He is a veteran White House photographer who has covered historic events, including the election and inauguration of President Obama. His work has been...

Matthew Cavanaugh

Greenfield in Massachusetts, US *Now booking Connecticut weddings.
3500 (USD)
New England wedding photojournalism and lifestyle portraits by Joanna Banks-Morgan

Joanna Banks-Morgan is a highly skilled wedding photographer based in Vermont, with a background in journalism and film. She studied Journalism, Film, and Television at Cardiff University in Wales, and gained experience working at Westcountry Television and HTV Wales...

Joanna Banks Morgan

Brandon in Vermont, US *Now booking Connecticut weddings.
6450 (USD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Connecticut Couples

Connecticut Wedding Elopement Photography - WedElope

View WedElope Image Galleries by Connecticut Wedding Photographers from Small Events and Intimate Elopements.

Wedding Venue Pictures by Connecticut Wedding Photographers

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Connecticut Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

Below are some Connecticut wedding photography samples from the world’s best wedding photographers of the WPJA. Some of these Connecticut marriage pictures might be artistic portraits, details, or documentary-style images that have come from getting ready sessions, wedding ceremonies, reception venues, or Connecticut engagement portrait sessions with couples.

A touching moment captured at a wedding at Madison Beach Hotel, CT, where the bride and family comfort the emotional ring bearer during the mother-son dance.
A wedding photo taken at Lighthouse Point in New Haven, Connecticut, showcasing the couple riding a carousel located inside their unique reception venue.
A couple portrait by a CT wedding photographer at Harkness Memorial State Park capturing a romantic kiss during a beach sunset in a fine art style.
Fine art portrait of a couple kissing during sunset at Gillette Castle State Park captured by a CT wedding photographer, with a glowing frame around them and the trees in the background.
Bride's parents making their grand entrance at the Castle in Old Saybrook CT, greeted by joyous and familiar smiles of loved ones.
Newlyweds at Green Haven in Pomfret, CT sharing a sweet moment with a dip-kiss. The black and white image highlights the symmetry of the shot.
Captured in the enchanting ambiance of Waterford, CT, this engagement portrait features a couple in striking silhouette amid trees. The black-and-white image boasts bold contrasts, creating a dramatic composition
In the enchanting gardens of Harkness Park, this engagement portrait by a CT wedding photographer features a couple leaning against a column, immersed in the timeless beauty of their surroundings in Waterford, CT
The wedding photo taken at West Haven, Connecticut captured a touching moment of a groom shedding tears as his mother lovingly does his hair for the big day
Best Fairfield, Connecticut documentary wedding photography showing the bride and groom try to control their eager dog from escaping to the water
A top Hebron, Connecticut wedding photographer captured this picture at Easterseals of Oak Hill Camp Hemlocks as the groom and a flower girl smile and embrace others in celebration just following the wedding ceremony
The Connecticut WPJA is proud to award this non traditional Fairfield wedding image at Jacky Durrell Pavillion of a New England bride pouring a bottle of tequila while partying with her friends at the wedding reception

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Where can I find a photographer for a short-notice, small Connecticut wedding?
A: There are many WPJA photographers who are able to help you out at a moment's notice. We understand that sometimes love happens and there's simply no time to lose. We can ensure that you can get married as quickly as possible — and have incredible photographs to remember your Connecticut wedding day by.
Q: How can couples find Connecticut photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Connecticut wedding photographers to showcase their best engagement photography work. These awards are given to photographers who prove that they have an ability to be creative, artistic, and intuitive while working on-location with couples who are newly engaged.
Q: How can couples find top-ranked Connecticut wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Connecticut photographers you see at the top of your search results page have recently won the most — and the most recent — contest awards. Our contests judge photographers based on their creativity, style, composure, and ability to capture the heart of any couple's story on their wedding day.

Getting Married in Connecticut - Planning for the Best Wedding Photography

Connecticut, along the Long Island Sound, offers many scenic locations for the Connecticut bride and groom to choose from for their ceremony and reception photography needs. The restored whaling village and living museum in Mystic Seaport provide quaint New England style backdrops for your Connecticut photos. Your photographer will have opportunities to capture images in New England historic villages surrounded by beautiful buildings. If your Connecticut nuptials fall during the months of September and October, foliage season aids in creating colorful picture backdrops. Your special day can only be complemented by Connecticut's parks and forests which offer something for everyone...wedding guests or members of your party may enjoy a walk on one of the many CT hiking trails or they may enjoy a day at the beach. Whether you choose a Connecticut beach ceremony, New England style, or a fall foliage wedding, your CT wedding photojournalist is sure to enjoy shooting photos amidst the beautiful backdrop of your Connecticut event location.

WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
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RAVES, REVIEWS, AND Connecticut WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

Stephanie & Shawn

Photo by Edward Dye

Hi Edward, Having you as our wedding photographer was one of the best choices we made for our wedding day! You are not only professional, reliable, and prompt in your correspondence, you creates absolutely stunning photographic compositions. You captured the natural beauty of the moments on our special day. You artistically crafted the lighting and contrast to make each photo exude magic, in your unique style. You captured each shot that we desired. You will get the right angle AT ALL COSTS! And this means that he will jump, step, climb- even dash into the street… whatever you needs to do to get the right shot! All my wedding guests were captured in the shots, and this was quite a feat, considering how many people attended! Also, trust in your artistic vision, as you can make the most cluttered of backgrounds into something absolutely spectacular! You are so talented with your craft, and knowledgeable about your equipment and matches the photographic environment with the required lens and lighting. We were given quite a few preview photos a day or two after the wedding, and the rest of the shots came in a few weeks later. Overall, we were beyond satisfied to have you to photograph our wedding!

Emily & Moti

Photo by Edward Dye

Hi Edward, I can't say enough about you. you are so passionate and, frankly, just incredibly talented. Every moment of my big day was captured beautifully. Not only did you do wonders in my dark wedding venue, but has an uncanny ability to capture every precious moment in breathtaking ways. You are incredibly easy to work with, and boy does you deliver! From your promptness and flexibility to your work ethic and incredible ability to capture every moment, I would highly recommend you to anyone looking for BEAUTIFUL photo's from their wedding day. As a woman, it is hard to find someone who's photo's will flatter. I love every one, and I mean every single one, from you!

Wedding image of the bride dancing at The Park Savoy, Florham Park, NJ

Katie & Tom

Photo by William West

Will... I am dying over the pics! They are stunning! Thank you, thank you for everything and being so easy to work with!